Matmur - Maheshwar, Khargone (West Nimar)

Matmur is a village situated in the Maheshwar tehsil of Khargone (West Nimar) district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maheshwar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Khargone. Matmur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Matmur is 476915. The village covers a total geographical area of 582.49 hectares and falls under the 451224 pincode. Maheshwar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Matmur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Matmur

As per Census 2011, Matmur village has a total population of 1,673 people, consisting of 826 males and 847 females. The village has 386 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 258 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 851 literate and 822 illiterate residents. Additionally, 320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 554 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Matmur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Matmur

Matmur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Matmur

Matmur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Patal Pani, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maheshwar to Matmur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khargone to Matmur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Matmur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Matmur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Matmur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Matmur village are given below:

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